1. Zeus, Demeter, and Persephone
Kristen Byrne & Quinntess Cooney

2. Zeus and Demeter Zeus, known as the God of lightning and the Heavens
Had a child with Demeter, the goddess of harvest and growth.
They had a daughter Persephone
Persephone, goddess of the underworld
Abducted by Hades

3. Myth Persephone and Demeter were very close Hades wanted Persephone
Demeter was distraught; stopped harvesting the Earth.

4. Myth (Cont.) Zeus sent Hermes to retrieve Persephone
Persephone became Goddess of the Underworld
She returned to Demeter every Spring

5. Archetypes
Evil Figure With Ultimately Good Heart: Hades returned Persephone every Spring
Earth Mother: Demeter’s powers were growth and harvest
Underworld: Hades took Persephone to the literal Underworld

6. The Greeks’ Beliefs Seasons was created from this story
Mother and Daughter relationships
Carefulness and Responsibility

7. Citations
Parin D' Aulaire, Ingri and Edgar. "Persephone and Demeter." D'aulaires‘ Book of GREEK MYTHS. New York: Bantam Doubleday Dell Group, Print. Pictures: 1 & 2 : greekgoddesses.wikia.com 3: shmoop.com